Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee to visit Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala in the Kgosi Mampuru C-max Prison
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Parliament's ad hoc committee is likely to travel to the Kgosi Mampuru C-max Prison to hear testimony from remanded detainee, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala. The committee was established after KZN Police commissioner, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations of criminal infiltration, corruption and political interference in the justice system. Among others, Mkhwanazi alleged that the now placed on special leave Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu associated with individuals suspected to have links with drug cartels, such as Matlala. Matlala, who is facing charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering, is being held in the Kgosi Mampuru C-Max prison. The committee met to discuss a draft report that will be presented to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, that informs a request for a second extension. The committee, investigating claims of criminal infiltration and corruption within South Africa's justice system, will visit the prison from the 26th to the 28th of November this month, to hear Matlala's testimony. Matlala, facing charges of attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and money laundering is expected to provide crucial evidence. For legal analysis on the matter Elvis Presslin spoke to Legal analyst, Melusi Xulu
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